St. Dominic Reuscitates Napoleone Orsini

St. Dominic Reuscitates Napoleone Orsini by Benozzo Gozzoli
Artist
Benozzo Gozzoli
Date
1461
Style
Early renaissance
Genre
Religious painting
Location
Palazzo Brera
"St. Dominic Reuscitates Napoleone Orsini" is a compelling religious painting by Benozzo Gozzoli, an influential Early renaissance artist from Florence. Gozzoli, a pupil of Fra Angelico, masterfully uses tempera on a Panel to depict a poignant scene where St. Dominic revives Napoleone Orsini. The vibrant colors and detailed figures reflect Gozzoli's fascination with fine detail and naturalistic landscapes, characteristic of his style influenced by the International Gothic. This work exemplifies the Renaissance interest in portraying human emotion and realistic settings through meticulous craftsmanship, bridging religious themes with emerging artistic innovations.

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